Editor's Note from Dr. Jeffery Tucker: I went to Dr. Justin Brink, a San Jose, CA sports medicine Chiropractor to answer this important question: Which is worse, having a muscle weakness on both sides of your body--or on just one side?

It's the latter, says Dr. Brink. He suggests learning how to do the Turkish Get Up - a simple self-test you can use to identify problem areas. The upshot: Start to perform the Turkish Get Up on a daily basis and you'll be able to increase your flexibility, size and strength.

Dr. Justin P. Brink, D.C., ACRB III, CCSP, CES/PES completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Sacramento, where he earned a bachelor's degree in biology. Dr. Brink was motivated by the self-healing power of the human body after suffering a severe strain in his low back while playing water polo. Resting and stretching didn't do anything to resolve the pain or condition. A family friend who was a chiropractor treated his back. After one treatment his low back pain was gone. Chiropractic became the path Dr. Brink wanted to pursue. He then went on to complete is doctorate at Palmer College of Chiropractic West.

Dr. Brink is a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner (CCEP). He is certified in Graston Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique®, Full Body Certified in Active Release Techniques® (ART®). He is a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner (CCSP) and National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified.mily. He was an All-American waterpolo player in college, and still loves to play when time permits.

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